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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-03-20-J04 Legacy Pointe at Waukee Plat 9_Preliminary Plat AGENDA ITEM: CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: March 20, 2017 AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution approving a preliminary plat for Legacy Pointe at Waukee Plat 9 FORMAT: Resolution SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Urban Family Investments, LLC, requests approval of a preliminary plat in order to plat 14 lots, 13 lots will be for townhome development and the remaining lot is intended for commercial development. The property is 2.13 acres in area and is located at the southwest corner of Hickman Road and SE Legacy Pointe Boulevard. FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this request on March 14, 2017, and recommended approval subject to remaining staff comments. Approval of a Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, and Site Plan for Legacy Pointe at Waukee Plat 9 City Planner Melissa DeBoer introduced the request for approval of a preliminary plat, final plat, and site plan for Legacy Pointe at Waukee plat 9 by the applicant Urban Family Investments, LLC, in order to develop a total of 13 townhome units (7 buildings). The subject property is 2.13 acres in size and is located at the southwest corner of Hickman Road and SE Legacy Pointe Boulevard. Mrs. DeBoer advised that units 1-12 are proposed to be approximately 1,900 square feet and unit 13 will be a detached unit measuring approximately 2,200 square feet, all units will include basements. Mrs. DeBoer also advised that the townhome units are proposed to be constructed by Evergreen Homes, Just like the six units to the south. Mrs. DeBoer stated that the existing shared drive located to the west, known as SE Blackthorne Drive, is proposed to extend through this site to SE Legacy Pointe Boulevard and to be 24 feet wide. A 5 foot wide sidewalk along SE Legacy Pointe Boulevard will be constructed as part of this project. Pedestrian ramps will be constructed at the private drive along SE Legacy Pointe Boulevard, and this sidewalk will extend all the way to the north and end at Hickman Road with a pedestrian ramp. No Sidewalks are proposed internal to the site. Mrs. DeBoer advised that sanitary sewer will be provided to the site through a private sanitary sewer easement, with water being provided from SE Legacy Pointe Boulevard. Storm water will be managed with the existing detention pond located immediately to the north. Both parking requirements and landscaping meets required ordinance standards. Mrs. DeBoer advised that the townhome buildings will be available in three different shades of tan and accented with manufactured stone on the front elevations of the buildings to conform to the Site Plan Ordinance. At this time staff is comfortable with the preliminary plat, site plan and final plat and would recommend approval of the preliminary plat, site plat and final plat subject to remaining staff comments and review of all legal documents by the city attorney. • Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned if there is a sewer easement running north and south to the east, and what the zoning for lot 14 is. Mrs. DeBoer advised that there is an easement to the east, and that lot 14 is currently zoned for commercial development. • Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned if staff had any concerns about the road going through the site and connecting to the Earl May parking lot. Mrs. DeBoer advised that SE Blackthorne Drive has always been proposed as a thru street from its original platting. At this time there are regulations for emergency vehicles to have 2 points of entry. • Commissioner Stonebrook questioned if the city has any requirements regarding private streets. Senior Planner Andy Kass advised that to a certain extend the city can dictate the width of a private street due to required fire codes but not much else. Currently the proposed thickness is 6 inches which is pretty common with private areas. • Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned if the developer intended to add signage for private drive. Tim Urban, representative of the applicant, addressed the question stating there will be the same signage as the south development. The intent is to not encourage a large amount of traffic. Commissioner Hoifeldt clarified that the applicant was aware that there would still be some traffic that used it. Mr. Urban advised that it was something he was aware of. • Commissioner Streit and Commissioner Stonebrook questioned who would be responsible for maintaining the pond. Mr. Kass advised that technically Ewing Development still owns the pond and a portion of the land across the road, despite selling the other properties. Staff is in correspondence with the owner to do some needed repairs and maintenance of the pond, as it is designed to serve the entire area. • Brenda Jackson of Attera Real Estate, the owner of the Lot that Earl May is located on, expressed concern for customers with the increase of through traffic. She also questioned if there would be additional lighting added, or if the developer would be open to the installation of speedbumps to slow traffic down for the safety of the customers. • Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned if the applicant would be interested in adding speed bumps. Mr. Urban advised that the owners of the Homeowner’s Association would need to make that call as it directly effects the residents. He advised that the issue could be mitigated once it became a problem. • Commissioner Streit questioned if the City was requiring the thru street. Mr. Kass advised that the City might not require it right away during building, but that eventually it is something that needs to be addressed. Commissioner Hoifeldt clarified that no matter what would be built in this spot, the road and secondary access would still be required. Mr. Kass advised that was correct. Mr. Kass also suggested that if speed bumps were something the applicant was interested in pursuing to speak with the fire departments for the correct measurements to not be liable for any equipment damage. • Tim Rundtlett of Earl May questioned what the stance on Boat and RV parking would be for the townhomes as he has experienced issues with extended parking on his property from the other townhomes. He also stated the concern that people already view the area as a cut through and speed through the area, if there were an actual street there would be no way to slow that traffic down. Mr. Urban addressed the concerns by stating that the covenants of the area would be able to restrict the parking of accessory vehicles and that he would be more than willing to work with staff regarding that. Mr. Urban also stated he would be willing to look into emergency gates in the area to deter thru traffic. • Commissioner Streit questioned Staff if there were any gate examples currently. Mr. Kass advised that there were not gate examples as far as a residential area was concerned, but it would be similar to what is used in storage businesses that would allow for emergency access only. • Commissioner Hoifeldt questioned what suggestions Staff had on the issue of regulating traffic. Mr. Kass advised that he would recommend assessing the need for regulation once it became a problem. Ultimately the road is a private street and it will be up to the HOA and current owners to come to a conclusion with how to regulate the traffic. • Commissioner Stonebrook questioned how they planned on getting construction vehicles to the site. Mr. Urban explained that there is a construction access off of SE Legacy Pointe Drive, but he would take suggestions for keeping them from using the Earl May parking lot as a cut thru. Commissioner Streit questioned how the City typically handles this problem. Mr. Kass advised that construction traffic is typically by a complaint basis. • Mrs. Jackson questioned if there can be a condition that makes it more of a proactive move. Development Director, Brad Deets, advised that it is something that can be addressed at the Staff level and isn’t really something the Commission needs to add into the approval. Commissioner Hoifeldt moved to approve the preliminary plat for Legacy Pointe at Waukee plat 9 subject to any remaining staff comments. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Streit. Ayes: Stonebrook, Streit, Hoifeldt, and Shanks. Nays: None. Motion Carries. STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: At this time all staff comments have been addressed. Staff recommends approval subject to remaining staff comments. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution II. Staff Report III. Preliminary Plat/Site Plan (see Site Plan for Legacy Pointe at Waukee Plat 9) PREPARED BY: Andy Kass, Senior Planner REVIEWED BY: THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA RESOLUTION 17- APPROVING THE LEGACY POINTE AT WAUKEE PLAT 9 PRELIMINARY PLAT IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Dallas County, State of Iowa, is a duly organized Municipal Organization; AND, WHEREAS, the City of Waukee Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed and recommended approval of a Preliminary Plat for Legacy Pointe at Waukee Plat 9 on March 14, 2017, subject to remaining staff comments; AND, WHEREAS, the Preliminary Plat for Legacy Pointe at Waukee Plat 9 is in general conformance with section §303 - Land Subdivision Ordinance of the Waukee Municipal Code. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa on this the 20th day of March, 2017, that the Preliminary Plat for Legacy Pointe at Waukee Plat 9 be approved. ____________________________ William F. Peard, Mayor Attest: ___________________________________ Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk ROLL CALL VOTE AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN Anna Bergman R. Charles Bottenberg Brian Harrison Shelly Hughes Larry R. Lyon STAFF REPORT TO: Planning and Zoning Commission PREPARED BY: Melissa DeBoer RE: Legacy Pointe at Waukee Plat 9 – Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, and Site Plan DATE: March 14, 2017 GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicant: Urban Family Investments, LLC Requested Action Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, & Site Plan Approval Location and Size: Property is generally located at the southwest corner of Hickman Road and SE Legacy Pointe Blvd containing 2.13 acres more or less. LAND USES AND ZONING: Location Existing Land Use Comprehensive Plan Current Zoning Property in Question Vacant - Undeveloped Neighborhood Residential C-1A (PD) North City of Clive N/A N/A South Townhomes Neighborhood Residential C-1A (PD) / R-3 (PD) East City of Clive N/A N/A West Earl May/Carwash Neighborhood Residential C-1A (PD) BACKGROUND: The applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary plat, final plat, an d site plan in order to develop a total of 13 townhome units (7 buildings), located west of SE Legacy Pointe Boulevard and south of Hickman Road. The applicant proposes to build more townhome buildings in conjunction with the six townhome units along SE Golden Harvest Drive that were approved last year and are currently under construction. March 10, 2017 2 of 3 ABOVE: Aerial of proposed site plan. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project involves the construction of thirteen townhome units just north of the six townhome units that were recently approved along SE Golden Harvest Drive within Legacy Pointe at Waukee Plat 7. Units 1-12 are proposed to be approximately 1,900 square feet and Unit 13 will be a detached unit measuring approximately 2,200 square feet. All of the units will include basements. These townhome units are proposed to be constructed by Evergreen Homes, just like the six units to the south. ACCESS AND PARKING: The existing shared drive located to the west, known as SE Blackthorne Drive, is proposed to extend through this site to SE Legacy Pointe Boulevard. Each townhome unit will front SE Blackthorne Drive and have a driveway access off of this private street. SE Blackthorne Drive is proposed to be 24 feet wide. The required amount of parking is 32 parking stalls or 2 stalls per unit plus one additional visitor stall for every 4 units. The site plan indicates 39 parking stalls total. A 5 foot wide sidewalk along SE Legacy Pointe Blvd will be constructed as part of this project. Pedestrian ramps will be constructed at the private drive along SE Legacy Pointe Blvd. This sidewalk will extend all the way to the north and end at Hickman Road with a pedestrian ramp. No sidewalks are proposed internal to the site. March 10, 2017 3 of 3 UTILITIES: Sanitary sewer will be provided to the site through a private sanitary sewer easement. Water will be provided from an 8 inch main located on the west side of SE Legacy Pointe Blvd. Storm water will be managed with the existing detention pond located immediately to the north. LANDSCAPING: The applicant has provided a total of 26 trees for the proposed townhome site as well as several shrubs to be planted in the front yards of the townhome units. The applicant has also provided a 25 foot landscape buffer along the west side of Lot 13. The landscape plan meets the intent of the landscape ordinance. ELEVATIONS: The proposed townhome buildings will be constructed with LP Siding in three different shades of tan and will be accented with a manufactured stone on the front elevations of the buildings. These elevations are consistent in design with the existing townhome properties in the area surrounding this site, including the six units just to the south. STAFF RECOMMENDATION At this time Staff is comfortable with the preliminary plat/site plan and final plat and would recommend approval of the preliminary plat/site plan and final plat subject to remaining staff comments and review of all legal documents by the City Attorney. CITY OF WAUKEE Melissa DeBoer, AICP Planner II